Navigation & Communication
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Forward Looking Sonar offers higher assurance in poorly chartered areas
18/04/2019While a good survey and a precise position has been the key to keeping boats safe and sound for centuries, there are times when this isn’t an option. Some places are still poorly charted and there are moving shoals which defy the efforts of READ more
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New GPS navigators
17/04/2019JRC/Alphatron Marine has introduced its new GPS navigators, the JLR-8400 and JLR-8600. READ more
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Navigation assessment recognition
17/04/2019BMT has achieved external recognition from The Nautical Institute for its expertise in the field of navigation assessment. READ more
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Pilots offered real-time data
12/04/2019Trelleborg and OceanWise have collaborated to enable pilots to view important real-time tide and weather data using their ‘Safe Pilot’ PPU’s to help improve the safety and efficiency of operations at ABP Southampton. READ more
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Digital routing service
10/04/2019ChartWorld has launched its new My Route Appraisal (MyRA) digital routing service. The MyRA concept is built around the digitization and automation of voyage planning procedures, freeing up the bridge team to concentrate on route approval, execution, READ more
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K-band maritime radar
10/04/2019Wärtsilä, has launched the Guidance Marine RS24 high resolution radar, the world’s first commercially available K-band maritime radar. READ more
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Five functions in Furuno ‘Black Box’
09/04/2019Furuno released a 5-in-1 unit last year featuring VHF Radiotelephone, Class D DSC, GPS Receiver, AIS Receiver, and Simplified Loud Hailer with Intercom. READ more
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DP practitioner accreditation scheme
08/04/2019The application process for the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) DP (Dynamic Positioning) Practitioner Accreditation Scheme opens on 1 May. READ more
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First ‘targetless’ DP sensor
05/04/2019Wärtsilä has successfully completed sea trials of its SceneScan system, the world’s first ‘targetless’ dynamic positioning (DP) laser sensor. READ more
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Reliable radar brought back from the dead
05/04/2019JRC/Alphatron Marine is reintroducing the JMA-5200/5300Mk2 radar series. Thousands of JRC JMA 5200/5300Mk2 radars were installed around the world. READ more
